Category Archives: Sports

Crew teams open season at San Diego Classic When people talk about club sports, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t the prospect of practicing six days a week incorporating a total of nine practices, some in the afternoon and some at five in the morning. However, if crew is your cup of […]

Calling all fans: appreciate the Bruins Chris Schreiber Don’t get me wrong ­ I’m as excited as anyone that our men’s basketball program will hoist another banner toward the rafters of hallowed Pauley Pavilion. I was in Seattle. Watched the games, lost my voice, contributed amply to the Seattle economy because of a 24-hour willingness […]

Hejduk may not be back in fall for men’s soccer Top defender aims to focus on future as part of U.S. Olympic team By Tim Costner Daily Bruin Senior Staff Despite its appearance in last season’s Final Four, the UCLA men’s soccer team is likely to lose would-be starters Frankie Hejduk and Joe Christie from […]

Team Starrett: Like mother, like daughter Bruin tennis’ Susie Starrett takes after mom Susan’s form By Chris Isidro When you think of Westwood, you envision dorm food, pizza and gourmet dining at Tommy’s. But once in a while, the sweet smell of Mom’s cooking makes a visit, infectiously warming the palates of deprived Bruins. Lasagna, […]

Ex-hoops star Vandeweghe shares thoughts on ’95 title Former Clipper reflects on Bruin career, memories By Eric Branch Daily Bruin Senior Staff Kiki Vandeweghe was a four- year basketball letterman and All-Pac-10 forward for UCLA from 1977-80. Vandeweghe led the Bruins to three straight Pac-10 championships and to the 1980 NCAA championship game against Louisville. […]

Baseball ends Waves’ streak with 5-0 victory Jacquez gains first collegiate victory against Pepperdine By Ruben Gutierrez The Bruin baseball squad brought Pepperdine’s tidal wave of victories to a screeching halt yesterday, earning a 5-0 shutout victory at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The victory was the first collegiate win for freshman pitcher Thomas Jacquez. "Tom […]

For UCLA, the party has just begun NCAA champions return from Seattle to a hero’s welcome and ‘The Tonight Show’ By Esther Hui Daily Bruin Senior Staff Bright lights, live music, crowds, confetti. Sounds like a day at the circus. Media circus, that is. Ever since the buzzer blew Monday night, signaling a Bruin national […]